Overview
ETE PEDRO AVELINO is a secondary wastewater treatment plant in Pedro Avelino, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil. It serves a population of 441 and discharges approximately 40.54 cubic meters of treated effluent.
ETE PEDRO AVELINO is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Pedro Avelino, a municipality in the state of Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil. The plant serves a small population of 441 residents, reflecting the rural character of the region. It operates as part of the local sanitation infrastructure managed by the municipality or state utility. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required under Brazilian regulations (CONAMA Resolution 430/2011) for most inland wastewater discharges. Secondary treatment typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. The plant's discharge volume is reported at 40.54 cubic meters, indicating a modest flow consistent with the small population served. The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that drain into the Piranhas-Açu River basin, ultimately reaching the Atlantic Ocean. The region's semi-arid climate means water resources are particularly sensitive, making proper treatment essential for protecting downstream ecosystems and supporting local water availability. The plant contributes to reducing nutrient and pathogen loads in the receiving waters.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Piranhas-Açu River basin, which flows through the semi-arid Caatinga biome before reaching the Atlantic Ocean near Macau, Rio Grande do Norte. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for local agriculture and fishing. The treated effluent helps maintain water quality in a region where water scarcity and pollution pressures are significant concerns.
Frequently asked questions
ETE PEDRO AVELINO is located in the municipality of Pedro Avelino, in the state of Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil. It serves the local community in the semi-arid region of northeastern Brazil.
The plant serves a population of 441 residents, making it a small-scale facility typical of rural municipalities in Brazil.
The plant provides secondary treatment and discharges treated effluent into local water bodies that are part of the Piranhas-Açu River basin, which flows to the Atlantic Ocean.
The plant operates under Brazilian environmental regulations, including CONAMA Resolution 430/2011, which sets effluent quality standards for wastewater discharges. State environmental agencies in Rio Grande do Norte oversee permitting and compliance.
For small agglomerations like Pedro Avelino, secondary treatment is standard. This typically involves biological processes such as activated sludge or stabilization ponds, which are cost-effective for small communities.
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